Argentinian
Pastel de Papa
“A comforting baked dish of seasoned ground beef, olives, and hard-boiled eggs, topped with creamy mashed potatoes.”
Medium1.5 hours
Where it comes from
Inspired by shepherd's pie, this dish reflects the influence of British immigrants in Buenos Aires, adapted with local flavors like olives and cumin.
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On the Palate
What goes into it
Proteins
Herbs & Spices
Dairy & Fats
How it's made
- 1
Peel and boil potatoes until tender, then mash with butter.
- 2
Brown ground beef in a pan with chopped onion and bell pepper.
- 3
Season the mixture with cumin, paprika, and salt.
- 4
Layer the beef mixture into a baking dish, adding sliced olives and hard-boiled eggs.
- 5
Spread mashed potatoes over the beef layer.
- 6
Bake in a preheated oven until the potatoes are golden brown.
